The 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken Houston by storm, with hundreds of international fans traveling to the city for the first time.

The East End District is offering fans an affordable parking option ahead of FIFA FanFest and upcoming matches in Houston.

The FIFA 2026 World Cup is here and unfortunately so is a lot of rain.

First responders and vendors heading to Houston Stadium for the FIFA World Cup game between Germany and Curaçao faced significant traffic delays due to congestion on the South Loop feeder road.

It’s all about the feels-like heat ahead of our next stormy pattern that looks to be Sunday through Tuesday. As our feels-like temps are expected to hit 103+ today (if not hotter in some spots) and with everyone talking about the World Cup — it’s only fair that a lot of folks have a lot of questions about the weather.

FIFA Fan Festival tips on how and where to stay cool as Houston's summer temperatures take over.

Parking at Houston Stadium during the FIFA World Cup is expensive and traffic is expected to be heavy, making METRO public transit the most cost-effective option for attendees, with $3 all-day passes and free Community Connection service in several neighborhoods.

Houston offers a variety of bars for watching the FIFA 2026 World Cup, featuring free admission, large screens, and themed events across multiple venues.

The countdown is on for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and Houston Stadium is nearly ready to welcome fans from around the world.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee will host a series of meet-and-greet sessions with U.S. soccer legends at the FIFA Fan Festival Houston, giving fans opportunities to connect with former national team stars such as Clint Dempsey, Cobi Jones, and others. These appearances, scheduled throughout the tournament, highlight the achievements and contributions of players who helped shape American soccer. The festival, held in East Downtown Houston, will also feature live match broadcasts, entertainment, and local food and drink offerings as part of the World Cup festivities.

The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup.

The upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature seven matches in Houston at NRG Stadium, which will be renamed Houston Stadium during the tournament.